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The worlds best kept secret isn’t secret sales it’s.........
OSTEOPATHY
So many people don’t understand what we do as Osteopaths but if you want to know if Osteopathy can help you give the practice a call on 01905 772458

This picture is fabulous. On many occasions patients have what I call ‘hiccups’ or ‘blips’ during their treatments this is normal it would be wonderful if we all thought it is straight forward like the first picture but during your recovery if it looks like the second picture don’t be disheartened if this ever happens we all end up in the right place in the end.

Top Tip No 10 Dealing with Stress
Rest If You Are Ill
If you are feeling unwell, do not feel that you have to carry on regardless. A short spell of rest will enable the body to recover faster.

Top Tip No 9 Dealing with Stress
Learning to say 'No'
A common cause of stress is having too much to do and too little time in which to do it. And yet in this situation, many people will still agree to take on additional responsibility. Learning to say “No” to additional or unimportant requests will help to reduce your level of stress, and may also help you develop more self-confidence.... To learn to say “No”, you need to understand why you find it difficult. Many people find it hard to say “No” because they want to help and are trying to be nice and to be liked. For others, it is a fear of conflict, rejection or missed opportunities. Remember that these barriers to saying “No” are all self-created. You might feel reluctant to respond to a request with a straight “No”, at least at first. Instead think of some pre-prepared phrases to let other people down more gently. Practice saying phrases such as: “I am sorry but I can’t commit to this as I have other priorities at the moment.” “Now is not a good time as I’m in the middle of something. Why don’t you ask me again at….?” “I’d love to do this, but …”
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Top Tip No 8 Dealing with Stress
Manage Your Time
At times, we all feel overburdened by our 'To Do' list and this is a common cause of stress. Accept that you can not do everything at once and start to prioritise and diarise your tasks.... Make a list of all the things that you need to do and list them in order of genuine priority. Note what tasks you need to do personally and what can be delegated to others to do. Record which tasks need to be done immediately, in the next week, in the next month, or when time allows. By editing what might have started out as an overwhelming and unmanageable task list, you can break it down into a series of smaller, more manageable tasks spread out over a longer time frame, with some tasks removed from the list entirely through delegation. Remember as well to create buffer times to deal with unexpected and emergency tasks, and to include time for your own relaxation and well-being.
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Top Tip No 7 Dealing with Stress
Take Control
Stress can be triggered by a problem that may on the surface seem impossible to solve. Learning how to find solutions to your problems will help you feel more in control thereby lowering your level of stress.... One problem-solving technique involves writing down the problem and coming up with as many possible solutions as you can. Decide on the good and bad points of each one and select the best solution. Write down each step that you need to take as part of the solution: what will be done, how will it be done, when will it be done, who is involved and where will it take place.
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Top to No 6 Dealing with Stress
Keep a Stress Diary
Keeping a stress diary for a few weeks is an effective stress management tool as it will help you become more aware of the situations which cause you to become stressed.
... Note down the date, time and place of each stressful episode, and note what you were doing, who you were with, and how you felt both physically and emotionally. Give each stressful episode a stress rating (on, say, a 1-10 scale) and use the diary to understand what triggers your stress and how effective you are in stressful situations. This will enable you to avoid stressful situations and develop better coping mechanisms.
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Top tip No5 Dealing with Stress
Talk to Someone
Just talking to someone about how you feel can be helpful.
... Talking can work by either distracting you from your stressful thoughts or releasing some of the built-up tension by discussing it.
Stress can cloud your judgement and prevent you from seeing things clearly. Talking things through with a friend, work colleague, or even a trained professional, can help you find solutions to your stress and put your problems into perspective.
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Top tip No 4 of Dealing with stress
Try Relaxation Techniques
Each day, try to relax with a stress reduction technique. There are many tried and tested ways to reduce stress so try a few and see what works best for you.
... For example, try self-hypnosis which is very easy and can be done anywhere, even at your desk or in the car. One very simple technique is to focus on a word or phrase that has a positive meaning to you. Words such as "calm" "love" and "peace" work well, or you could think of a self-affirming mantra such as “I deserve calm in my life” or “Grant me serenity”. Focus on your chosen word or phrase; if you find your mind has wandered or you become aware of intrusive thoughts entering your mind, simply disregard them and return your focus to the chosen word or phrase. If you find yourself becoming tense again later, simply silently repeat your word or phrase.
Don't worry if you find it difficult to relax at first. Relaxation is a skill that needs to be learned and will improve with practice.
A fabulous website/ I have found is headspace very good relaxation and meditation tools. https://www.headspace.com
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Top tip No.3 of dealing with stress
Get More Sleep
A lack of sleep is a significant cause of stress. Unfortunately though, stress also interrupts our sleep as thoughts keep whirling through our heads, stopping us from relaxing enough to fall asleep.
... Rather than relying on medication, your aim should be to maximise your relaxation before going to sleep. Make sure that your bedroom is a tranquil oasis with no reminders of the things that cause you stress. Avoid caffeine during the evening, as well as excessive alcohol if you know that this leads to disturbed sleep. Stop doing any mentally demanding work several hours before going to bed so that you give your brain time to calm down. Try taking a warm bath or reading a calming, undemanding book for a few minutes to relax your body, tire your eyes and help you forget about the things that worry you.
You should also aim to go to bed at roughly the same time each day so that your mind and body get used to a predictable bedtime routine.
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Top tip Number 2 of dealing with Stress
Indulge in Physical Activity
Stressful situations increase the level of stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol in your body.
... Go find your way of moving a bit more. That can be just moving a bit more than you did yesterday, going for a walk and getting your heart rate up or just go dancing around your kitchen it all helps.
For more information visit https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ps/stress-t ips.html
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So we are looking at the top 10 tips for dealing with stress. Stress can effect many of us in different ways.
Stress statistics! 526,000 workers suffering from work-related stress, depression or anxiety (new or long-standing) in 2016/17
... 12.5 million working days lost due to work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2016/17
i think we all need to make a bit of time and look after ourselves.
Top tip number 1 1. Avoid Caffeine, Alcohol, and Nicotine. Avoid, or at least reduce, your consumption of nicotine and any drinks containing caffeine and alcohol. Caffeine and nicotine are stimulants and so will increase your level of stress rather than reduce it.
Alcohol is a depressant when taken in large quantities, but acts as a stimulant in smaller quantities. Therefore using alcohol as a way to alleviate stress is not ultimately helpful.
Read more at: https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ps/stress-t ips.html
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As most people are not always sure what an Osteopath does here are things we can claim to help with (in compliance with ASA Guidelines)
Arthritic pain... Fibromyalgia Frozen shoulder/ shoulder and elbow pain/ tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) arising from associated musculoskeletal conditions of the back and neck, but not isolated occurrences Headache arising from the neck (cervicogenic) Joint pains Joint pains including hip and knee pain from osteoarthritis as an adjunct to core OA treatments and exercise General, acute & chronic backache, back pain (not arising from injury or accident) Generalised aches and pains Lumbago Migraine prevention Minor sports injuries Muscle spasms Neuralgia Tension and inability to relax Rheumatic pain Sciatica Uncomplicated mechanical neck pain (as opposed to neck pain following injury i.e. whiplash) Helping patients with chronic pain and associated side effects.
Now i bet you were thinking we just just did Backs...
If you want to know if Osteopathy can help you please send us a message or call 01905 772458
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8th – 12th October is Back Care Awareness Week and this year’s campaign focuses on Back Pain in Older Adults.
For more information about this year’s campaign visit the BackCare.org.uk website – or you can click here to read their ‘Progress not Perfection’ leaflet online https://issuu.com/…/docs/back_pain_in_o lder_adults_a5_12pp_b
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Did you know here at Droitwich Spa Osteopaths we offer Deep Tissue / Sports Massage? Well we do!
We are offering a 25 minute massage at £30 or 40 minute massage £45
... for more information on how we can help you please send us a message or for appointment availability please call the practice on 01905 772458.
Please note massage appointments are with Morgan (Available Monday Afternoon and Wednesdays)
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